Identify the patients chief complaint

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Assignment:

Identify the patient's chief complaint.
Identify what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient's condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning.
Explain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.
Identify three to five (3-5) possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Explain your thinking.
Miss Washington is a 71 y/o female who presents with a new leg ulcer that appeared after a fall 1 week ago. The patient is coughing and wheezing. She tells you that "I'm feeling terrible." Vital signs appear stable with no fever.

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